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New figures reveal nearly half of sex crime victims in 2025 were children

New figures reveal nearly half of sex crime victims in 2025 were children

Data for Central Statistics Office (CSO), revealed that 46 per cent of sexual offence victims last year were under 18 when the incident occurred.

State’s bill for asylum accommodation jumps 19% to €1.2bn despite drop in new applications

State’s bill for asylum accommodation jumps 19% to €1.2bn despite drop in new applications

New figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan show that the spend increased by €195 million to €1.2 billion in 2025 on the outlay of €1.005 billion in 2024.

In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new President and Taoiseach

In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new President and Taoiseach

Catherine Connolly is settling into life at Áras an Uachtaráin after a long tenure by predecessor Michael D Higgins

Year in review quiz: 25 questions about 2025

Year in review quiz: 25 questions about 2025

Ireland’s Google search obsessions of 2025: Can you guess them all?

Ireland’s Google search obsessions of 2025: Can you guess them all?

Only 6,000 housing commencement notices issued so far in 2025

Only 6,000 housing commencement notices issued so far in 2025

Poll: Have you made a New Year's resolution? What is it?

Poll: Have you made a New Year's resolution? What is it?

Decluttering tips to help your home breathe again

Decluttering tips to help your home breathe again

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

When you need to step back and look at the bigger picture, these pointers will keep your clutter in check, says Sam Wylie-Harris.